On the outskirts of Bhubaneswar there are two twin hills and one of them is Udayagiri.
Here there are large number of natural as well as artificial caves that were constructed from the 2nd century BC to the 1st century AD.
It is believed that history of the place dates back to the times of Bhagawan Adinatha. During this period the place belonged to the Kalinga region and many brave and strong Jain Kings ruled here. Some of the cave temples were stated at the time of Lord Mahavira and others in the time of emperor Kharvel Ist Century BC and later.
The prominent sites are:
The ancient idols in these caves stand as a unique example of its kind. We shall soon explore more of this place.
Here there are large number of natural as well as artificial caves that were constructed from the 2nd century BC to the 1st century AD.
It is believed that history of the place dates back to the times of Bhagawan Adinatha. During this period the place belonged to the Kalinga region and many brave and strong Jain Kings ruled here. Some of the cave temples were stated at the time of Lord Mahavira and others in the time of emperor Kharvel Ist Century BC and later.
The prominent sites are:
- Alkapuri Gumpha
- Bagha Gumpha
- Jai Vijay Gumpha
- Rani Gumpha
- Ganesh Gumpha
- Swarg Gumpha
- Sarpa Gumpha
- Chota Hati Gumpha
- Hati Gumpha
- Lilita Kunda
- Apsidal Structure
- Ptalapuri Gumpha
The ancient idols in these caves stand as a unique example of its kind. We shall soon explore more of this place.
Are you able to walk back into the tomb areas or is it too dangerous. This is an especially interesting compound of buildings. Love seeing the children. genie
ReplyDeleteVery interesting.Will sure visit next time I am in Bhubaneswar.
ReplyDeleteThese look fascinating! Can you imagine living in these caves. Do they belong to the government parks now?
ReplyDeleteWonderful and very nicely maintained place .
ReplyDeleteInteresting caves. Have you explored them? The terraced shrubs at the entrance, with the name clipped from boxwood (?) are very pretty. So green and in such straight lines.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely marvelous!
ReplyDeleteVery nice post...never knew about this...I love your blog for taking us through all these places
ReplyDeleteNice post and beautiful photographs.Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletegreat info and photos
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Seems the place is maintained well! Wonderful images, Rajesh
ReplyDeletewow - awesome captures - Though being a jain I had very little or almost no knowledge about it but got great info about this place here :) :)
ReplyDeleteGreat place. Would love to visit them someday. Nice photos Rajesh.
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I also went there, while i went on puri trip. that was an amazing experience..
ReplyDeleteMarvelous photos! I would love to visit India one day. I hope I get the chance.
ReplyDeleteWonderful, fascinating captures, Rajesth. What a great place to visit!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteThe caves would be great to see, my hubby loves to go caving. Great shots! Thanks for sharing your world.
ReplyDeleteOnce again you introduce us to the wonderful history of your country.If the walls of those caves could talk what a story they would tell.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tour of this beautiful place. I love all the green in the first shot.
ReplyDeleteYour beautiful photos bring mystical imaginings of the people who lived in and around those caves. It is unbelievable that they were able to create such art without machines or technology to help them.
ReplyDeleteare the caves going to crumble?
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice to see these places still intact. These caves and carving are so precious.
ReplyDeleteThose dwellings are incredible, and the strength of the structures through time more amazing. I wonder how they differ from those dwellings in Capadocia, Turkey. I also wonder why they lived in caves during those times, maybe the temperatures are too high or whatever!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic place to explore.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, I like those temple Udaygiri caves.
ReplyDeleteWow! Great pictures.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing more of this fascinating place. The carvings look well-preserved, considering the age of this site.
ReplyDeleteI especially liked the topiary spelling out of the place's name!
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It'd be haunting to go exploring in those caves!
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impressive! i wonder if those caves are still safe to explore. i hope there are no earthquakes in this area.
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Very enriching post and fantastic photography ~ (A Creative Harbor) ^_^
ReplyDeleteAnother interesting spot in India. There's always something new to discover in your blog.
ReplyDeleteYour posts ALWAYS turn my sense of time upside down.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos Rajesh. I think it would be fun to explore there.
ReplyDeleteinformative with good captures...
ReplyDeleteThank you all for appreciating this wonderful heritage. They were inhabited by Jain monks in those days.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures Rajesh!
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Calling by as another ABC Wednesday participant, fascinating I always enjoy your posts.
ReplyDeleteIt looks, and sounds, like a huge complex. I like the topiary.
ReplyDeleteIt's incredible to have something that is as old as these caves. In fact, I'd say awesome!
ReplyDeleteHow many more places to visit?
ReplyDeleteThanks for bringing anoter place on the list.
Wonderful Pics. Gr8 that you shared :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful place
ReplyDeleteI've been there..Udaygiri , Khandagiri ..nice captures..:-)
ReplyDeleteThe images are captured so beautifully. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGood info with beautiful pictures :-)
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